Nestled in the highly desirable Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this charming 1923 Colonial Revival bungalow, built by James Derr for $4,000, offers 4 bedrooms (currently configured as 3), 2 bathrooms, and 1,907 sf all on a single level. Set on a generous, flat 8,979 sf lot measuring approximately 50 x 179, the welcoming front porch leads into a living room with a brick fireplace featuring Bachelder tile, which flows into the dining room. The newly updated kitchen includes a custom island, complemented by newer AC and Milgard windows. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, plaster walls and ceilings, and original wood trim, along with an inside laundry area with washer and dryer. The home is energy rated and has been thoughtfully improved with earthquake bracing to LA City standard with permit, a repipe from the street with permit, and a new roof in 2024, along with new solar supporting the AC. A walk up attic of approximately 595 sf provides excellent storage or expansion potential. The detached two car garage includes plans for a 498 sf ADU, and the property offers ample parking. The low maintenance, drought tolerant landscaping creates a private backyard sanctuary with a deck and mature fruit trees including Meyer lemon, Gala apple, clementine, and nectarine. This home is an excellent candidate for Mills Act and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Pasadena history in one of its most sought after neighborhoods, where character, scale, and long term value align.
Sold for $1,420,000
Listed by: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. • Michael Bell • Contact: 626-229-0909
Bought with: The Agency
$1,420,000
1085 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
4beds
1,907sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
8,979 Square Feet Lot
$1,419,800 Zestimate®
$745/sqft
$4,510 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,419,800
$1.29M - $1.56M
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Listed by:
Michael Bell DRE #01164731 michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com,
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Heather Sanderson, DRE #01881548
The Agency
Armand Gonzalez, DRE #02086157
The Agency
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-27536
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Custom Covering(s), Drapes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,907 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,979 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers None, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5740008023
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Suburban, Park
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $745/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,261
- Annual tax amount: $6,220
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Sold | $1,420,000-5.3%$745/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-27536 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$787/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-27536 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2026 | Contingent | $1,500,000$787/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-27536 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+341.2%$787/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-27536 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2001 | Sold | $340,000$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,220 +6.3% | $502,261 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,852 +0.9% | $492,414 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,800 +3.5% | $482,760 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,602 +4.3% | $473,295 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,371 +4% | $464,016 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,163 | $459,259 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,163 -1.2% | $450,255 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,228 | $441,428 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,228 +1.3% | $432,773 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,161 +2.4% | $424,288 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,041 +3.2% | $417,916 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,887 | $409,730 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $399,882 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $392,042 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $389,113 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $390,038 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $382,391 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $374,894 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $367,544 |
| 2005 | -- | $367,544 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $353,273 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $346,800 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $340,000 +714% |
| 2000 | -- | $41,767 |
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Neighborhood: East Central
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